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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.23, 4,794.33 and 975.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.23, 4,794.33 and 975.07 is: 1,462.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.23 : 4,794.33 = 975.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.23/4,794.33 = 975.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.23x = 4,794.33 × 975.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.23x = 4,674,807.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,674,807.35/3,196.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.60

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